Work & Family News Vol. One, Issue Three, April 2004

A family is a unit composed not only of children but of men, women, an occasional animal, and the common cold *Ogden Nash

April, 2004Vol. One, Issue Three

Welcome to W&N News

Look for new articles twice a week. Work & Family is published on Sunday and Wednesday mornings so grab a cup of coffee and spend ten minutes with us before you start your busy day. You are sure to find something to make your life a little easier and more productive.

I am pleased to announce that Christine Louise Hohlbaum author of Diary of a Mother: Parenting Stories And Other Stuff will become a contributing writer to Work & Family at BellaOnline. Her column will appear monthly starting April 4, 2004. Ms. Hohlbaum's book has received rave reviews. Now I must add mine to the list. Diary of a Mother: Parenting Stories And Other Stuff is just delightful. This small volume (96 pages) holds a treasure trove of parenting truths as seen through the eyes of a mother who has a wonderful view of life and a grand sense of humor. Please help me welcome Christine Louise Hohlbaum to our online family. You can read her first article Ten Tips to Make the Most of Your Work Week".

I reviewed a really interesting book titled Midlife Crisis at 30 written by Lia Macko and Kerry Rubin. A midlife crisis at age 30? Yes, so it seems. This exerpt is taken from the jacket of the book "...months prior to her thirtieth birthday, financial stategist and best-selling author Suze Orman... was making $400 a month...". Look for my review of Midlife Crisis at 30 April 7.

For those of you going through your own midlife crisis at whatever age you are, try using positive affirmations to get you over the hump How To Use Affirmations .

Last month I received an interesting e-mail from a W&F reader who was expressed concern about friends who brag about their exploits. When bragging becomes offensive what can we do? See what I hope is a helpful answer regarding this sensitive issue on April 25.

I have just come across this Irish Coffee recipe. Although too late for the St. Patrick's day issue of Work & Family, I thought I would share it with you now. I used to make this for my friends as we watched old movies and ate 'Jiffy Pop'popcorn.